SLED, STDL Series

Cutting edge optical and photonics technology to design and manufacture laser diodes and other laser products. These products are key components in diverse applications that will pave the way to revolutionising the technology of the future: self-driving cars, quantum optics, structural health monitoring, renewable energy harvesting, optical test and measurement solutions.

With state-of-the-art photonics technology and highly qualified experienced team in its 50,000 square foot purpose built facility that houses R&D, product design and manufacturing, with ability to produce prototypes of customised photonics devices and arrays also allows customers to outsource the photonics supply chain. The ISO 9001:2015 certification was awarded.

(1) General Purpose SLED Integrated Light Modules

he STBX-BZ series of Integrated Infrared Light Module (I2LM) products are based on the proven performance STDL-CS series of 14 PIN BUTTERFLY SLED It is an ideal balance of cost performance value solution, for general purpose applications that require convenient usage, low wavelength sensitivity to environment, and lifetime reliability. The STBX series and STBZ series incorporate a compact form factor with precise controllers for high output level and excellent power stability.

STDL-BX series is focused on providing a Precisely Power Tuned light source, with the functional feature of plugging in and providing infrared light, where absolute accuracy, stability, lifetime reliability and high resolution are vital. The STDL-BZ line of I2LM series provides option to directly intensity modulate the SLED.

Extra Features in BX-9 Series

• Tunable optical power
• Over temperature protection
• Smallest size in I2LM family

Extra Features in BX-10 Series

• Over temperature protection and internal PCB temperature monitor
• Active Low optical power enabled function
• Operating temperature up to 70°C

Extra Features in BZ-1 Series

• Over temperature protection and internal PCB temperature monitor
• Pre bias optical power
• Analog intensity modulation up to 20MHz
• Pulse or digital modulation up to 200MHz

Features & Performance

• Excellent stable CW operation (<0.01dB)
• Optical power range up to 50mW
• Wide 3dB spectral bandwidth of 25nm up to 100nm
• Integrated optical isolator
• Standard operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Optical output: SMF or PMF fiber options with pigtail (BX) or with receptacle (BZ) options, with FC/APC connector
• Wavelength from 1200nm to 1700nm
• Customized design and features (Return Sensing Signal Port, Monitoring Optical Coupler.

Application

• Specific Passive Components)
• Linearly voltage controlled tunable optical power
• Built in current driver and temperature controller
• High wall plug efficiency
• Telcordia qualified, RoHS Compliance

• Due to insertion loss of integrated optical isolator, optical power and bandwidth in I2LM form can be up to 10 lower than corresponding DL CS module
• All current model selections are available in Premium A and B Grade performance models which offer variety in Center Wavelength, Bandwidth, Power Ranges and Spectral Modulation Ranges

Application Details

Physical & Mechanical Specification

• BX9 Dimension: L100 x W80 x H16 mm
• BX10 Dimension: L100 x W80 x H20 mm
• BZ1 Dimension: L100 x W88 x H22.5mm
• Enclosure: Metal Case
• Cooling: Air-Cooled
• Optical Output: Receptacle/Pigtail
• Connector Type: FC/APC
• Elec. Power Supply: 5VDC

(2) Superluminescent Light Emitting Diodes (SLED)

We offer proprietary matching of Infrared Light sources for custom and application specific needs of those who need to develop a Broadband Fiber Coupled Light Sources for use in a variety of spectroscopy applications, is ideal for applications requiring wide spectral ranges in the NIR.

The SLED family covers all the bands needed for broadband and high power requirements, the SLED based light sources will cover all the main bands used in telecom applications, and communications and test applications It provides a broader spectral range and high spectral density. The product family is ideal for broadband applications, and passive component testing, as well as fiber optic sensing and spectroscopy.

Applications

• Test & Measurement: Fiber Optics Network
• Medical Imaging, Patient Monitoring & Detection (OCT, Glucose Monitoring
• Navigation & Stabilization: Fiber Optics Gyroscope
• Structural Health Monitoring: FBG Sensor Interrogation

Product Offering

• Comprehensive Product Range
• Wavelength options between 1260nm to 1700nm
• Bandwidth options from typical 25nm to 100nm
• SLED sets available for covering spectrum between 1250nm to 1700nm
• FP/APC Connector termination with SMF PMF Fiber Pigtail Options
• Depolarized Low DOP SLED option available in Integrated Light Module (STDL-ASE series)

Features & Performance

• Highest energy/ output efficiency in the market
• Comprehensive range to suit your needs
• Superior power and spectral coverage
• Telcordia and ISO9001:2008 certification
• RoHS Compliance
• High TE/TM ratio (>20dB possible)
• Direct Modulation up to 622 MHz available on request
• Low Coherence Noise
• Low Spectra Ripple (< 0.1db Low Power,<0.3db Medium power, < 0.5db High Power)
• Relative Intensity Noise: Typ. 140dB/Hz to 125dB/Hz

Premium Grade SLED

Premium Products are offered in 3 CWL, 3 Bandwidth Families, 3 Power Ranges, 3 Spectral Modulation Ranges, known as P-Premium Grade, A Grade, and B Grade.

Product Family 1310:

• Premium Grade is the CS 3159A, Featuring 83 (Typ) BW, 16mW Power(Typ)

Product Family 1550:

• Premium Grade is the CS 5169A, Featuring 80 (Typ) BW, 16mW Power (Typ)
• CS 51010A T30, Featuring 100 (Typ) BW, 10mW Power (Typ)

Product Family 1600/1620/1680:

• Offering high power and bandwidth (>30nm)

(3) SLED Sets

We offer proprietary matching of SLEDs, to produce a multi product combination, which combines a single spatial mode, across a broad spectrum for both sensing or telecom applications that require a broadband spectrum. With a total output power up to 50 mW, that covers a range of from 1250 nm to 1700 nm, the SLED offering provides unparalleled flexibility value and versatility, for those customers who need quick agile alternatives for drop in IR Light sources, to fulfill spectrum needs

The Light Source family, provides the required spectral stability, and total output power stability required for both application specific, and specific spectral regions of interest Our Light Source Family of SLED’s also provides the necessary Spectral Power Density as a key attribute, required for sensing applications and telecom uses which may or may not have polarization dependencies.

Application:

Broadband Fiber Coupled Light Sources for Spectroscopy, -telecommunication, test & measurements, component testing

Product Description:

Multiple Light Source Matching in One Broad Band Source - For multiple wavelength testing, our Dual 2 to Six 6 SLED combinations cover all the major network bands, which enables accurate characterization of fiber links and their passive components, with a very cost effective test set up. Use our 1300 nm/ 1500 nm source for most major passive components Isolators, Couplers.

SLED Light Sources Choice Selection for Component testing – The diverse SLED line of products offers enough variety of choice in power selection along with spectral symmetry You can efficiently qualify your components during your systems components development and perform Pass/Fail testing during production.

High Spectral Density Stability - High spectral density stability is essential to ensure that the test setup products accurate measurements. The more stable the spectrum, the less often a reference trace has to be acquired.

Features

• Single SLED : 1275nm, 1310nm, 1530nm, 1550nm, 1600nm, 1620nm, 1650nm
• Dual SLED Combinations: 1230 1400nm, 1450 1670nm. (other wavelengths available upon request)